Kryptonite Lock Maintenance

We recommend you clean & lubricate your lock(s) using these guidelines: If you are in an area that tends to have harsh climate changes with snow, rain or you're near the ocean, we recommend a monthly clean & lube. Otherwise, perform this maintenance on a bi-monthly basis. The areas of the lock you should focus on maintaining include the cylinder, deadbolts, u-shackle ends, or the lock-pin attached to cables.

Step #1- Clean the above listed parts with a rag first (Note: If extra grime or corrosion is present, clean first with a degreaser spray or a WD40 type product. WD40 is not a lube, it is for cleaning.)

Step #2- The lube type we recommend for all our locks is a "wax base" lubricant with added TEFLON. WAX helps as a carrier for the lubricant to coat and cling to the internal metal parts while TEFLON is a good slippery additive that gets in between the moving parts and reduces friction. Add a few drops on the above listed parts, then insert the keys. Turn the keys 5-10 times. This will keep the lock working great. Examples of this lubricant can be found in many local Bicycle or PowerSports shops, and Hardware stores.

Comments

I have a (somewhat old) New York Lock, and live in rainy and snowy Boston. When the weather is wet, a little rust inside the lock causes it to freeze up and be difficult to open even though the key turns, and someday I fear I won't be able to open it. If I do get it open, a Brillo pad removes the rust from the shackle and the inner parts it touches. A little lubrication, as they say, does get it working nicely again, but very quickly it's back to rusting. i tried a few coats of Rustoleum as protection, but again, it wears off too quickly to be useful. I think these parts shouldn't be rustable. Anything I can do?

Hi Henry, sorry for the delay in responding to you; I just saw your comment! We do recommend a monthly clean and lube, especially in areas that have rain and snow or that are near the ocean (like Boston!). Please email me at kryptonite@irco.com and I'll see if I can find any other tips that might help you.